Leader in addiction medicine issues warning on gambling, MOUD access
BOSTON — The president of a leading addiction medicine group issued stark warnings on hardline Trump administration policies…
‘Road to Recovery’ sparks mental health evolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Minnesota man is in the middle of a 3-hundred-and-7-mile walk to honor those lost…
Ohio launches mobile opioid treatment medication units
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and numerous community partners unveiled the state’s first…
Gambling obsession is costing SA dearly
The number of distressed gamblers seeking help soared sixfold in the past year as South Africans spent more…
Global drug addiction mortality rates double despite fewer new cases
Despite fewer new addiction cases worldwide, a sweeping analysis finds drug-related deaths surging, exposing critical failures in global…
How FanDuel and DraftKings Have Helped Fuel Gambling Addiction
F or Andrew Douglas, bottom was seven cops banging on the door of his apartment. He’d sharpened the…
Albanese government’s BetStop scheme not working, former gambler says
For years, diehard Richmond football fans have known Shaun McDonough as Tiger Shaun. On game day he paints…
Mental as Anything podcast host Angie Grey on why celebrities talking about mental health helps others open up
A high school teacher from Rotorua thanked her for the podcast, saying it opened a door for her…
Personalized chatbot feedback encourages teens to drink less sugar
By turning daily drink tracking into interactive coaching, researchers found that tailored chatbot feedback not only curbed teens’…
Researchers uncover possible immune link to chronic pain
University of Arizona researchers may have uncovered a connection between chronic pain and a somewhat uncommon immune condition,…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Wearable patch reduces cravings for alcohol and drugs — Harvard Gazette
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Harvard shows that a non-drug, wearable device can…